Finkey

Finkey Meaning & Origin

About Finkey
The surname Finkey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vinke," meaning "finch." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a finch, such as a cheerful or lively nature. The surname Finkey is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Finkey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Finkey: 190
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,955
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Finkey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Finkey is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 NG K IY0
🌐 IPA
/finkey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Finkey in Braille

Here's how to represent Finkey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Finkey in braille

How to sign the name Finkey using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Finkey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Finkey in sign language

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